"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Perdita Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Perdita
girl
Perdita means "Lost one; Found", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Perdita does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Perdita is the lost one found — the prodigal embraced, the sheep on the shepherd's shoulders, heaven rejoicing over one.
Is Perdita in the Bible?
No — the name Perdita does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lost one; Found", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Perdita.
Pronunciation:/per-DEE-tuh/
OriginLatin
MeaningLost one; Found
What does Perdita mean?
Perdita is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Lost one; Found". Perdita is the lost one found — the central theme of Jesus' ministry. 'For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.' Perdita is every prodigal who comes home, every lost sheep carried back.
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What does Perdita mean in the Bible?
Perdita means "Lost one; Found" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Perdita is the lost one found — the central theme of Jesus' ministry. 'For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.' Perdita is every prodigal who comes home, every lost sheep carried back.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Perdita?
Perdita is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Lost one; Found" — not because Scripture names anyone Perdita.
"Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost."
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Which books of the Bible mention Perdita?
Perdita is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Perdita?
Perdita is the lost one found — the prodigal embraced, the sheep on the shepherd's shoulders, heaven rejoicing over one.
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Perdita name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Perdita does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lost one; Found", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Perdita.
Perdita means "Lost one; Found." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Lost one; Found" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Perdita comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Lost one; Found." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Perdita
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Perdita?
You can read every verse where Perdita appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.